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Episode Overview
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Ovie Faruq, who is better known by his artist name and industry moniker, OSF. Step but one foot inside most any crypto circle and OSF needs no introduction. As a successful crypto artist, trader and builder, he has already established the makings of a deep legacy and is just getting started.
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Not only is his work sought after by top collectors, he is also the co- creator of the rektguy NFT brand — which is shaping up to be a powerful meme within the cultural zeitgeist of NFTs. Alongside the collection is the Degenz trading community, which OSF and his partners at Canary Labs continue to cultivate through NFT education, culture and leadership.
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OSF is a great example of how crypto markets and tools allow people to combine the different aspects to create bespoke and limitless careers. In our conversation, we dig into OSF’s views on the impact of macro conditions, his business partnership/friendship with Mando, thoughts on creator royalty resolution, sources of artistic inspiration, lessons from his time as a trad-fi trader, the role of a leader, the future of rektguy and much more.
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OSF inspires in many ways, perhaps the most of which are his thoughtful nature and the fact that he always seems to be having fun while showing others how to follow in his success. He was very gracious to share his insight and trademark authenticity in this conversation and as a result, it is full of gems. I hope you get #rekt and enjoy.
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Timestamps
2:28 - The Impact of FTX and CeFi Implosions of 2022
5:12 - Prospects for Expanding Crypto Adoption
9:04 - Regulation
11:24 - NFT Royalties and Potential Market Resolutions
16:25 - The SuperRare Model
18:30 - Mapping the OSF Ecosystem and Journey from Degenz to Rekt
23:07 - Introducing Canary Labs
24:10 - The Inspiration Behind OSF’s Artistic Style
28:14 - OSF’s Time at Barclay’s
31:15 - Re-Discovering the Love of Art During Covid
33:43 - Equality of Opportunity in Web3
37:03 - Friendship and Business Partnership with Mando
43:15 - A Crypto-Native Approach to Raising Outside Capital
46:43 - Musings on Leadership
50:20 - Navigating the Responsibilities of Public Influence
53:00 - The Future of Rekt
Additional Links
Episode page on Indivisible
OSF on Twitter
OSF on SuperRare
rektguy on Opensea
Degenz Finance Dashboard
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